I need to get back to decluttering. Managed to talk the DDs out of buying yet more teddy bears on Christmas Eve. Problem is I like to collect the expensive hand made ones, can't afford to now of course, and 11yr olds think I like all teddy bears. And if mummy likes teddy bears then daddy must like them too. Most gifts this year were either small items or consumables- see I'm learning. House isn't too bad, kitchen does need my attention today though. I must do something while DD's are still slumbering, lazy pair.

I'll join! In January though, I'm still dealing with the aftermath of Christmas for now! I've been struggling since I came back to work after DS, but I need to face the fact that this is the way life is going to be in future and I'm just going to have to get everything done, no matter how little time I seem to have!

We could start from the 1st Jan although I have a few jobs to do before then like clothes washing etc and there's always the "everyday stuff" like washing up, cooking etc. I have taken down a few Christmas cards already as I got sick of them falling over.

I'll join in. DC3 due in Feb and if I don't start something soon I won't be able to find him amongst the mess and clutter when he arrives. I'm not sure how much I'll be able to do though. Just doing the getting dressed stage is a challenge with my massive bump. Hopefully I'll start nesting and find it all a doddle.

I'd like to join too. I've been reading A Squash and a Squeeze to my DCs for one of their bedtime stories, and oh my god, it's how my house makes me feel at the moment. I long to have an emptier house. All this STUFF is doing my head in. A hand-holding decluttering thread is what I need.

Collie I have that book too, long time since I've read it though. I know what you mean, my OH is bit of a hoarder and I'm a born again minimalist.

I'm just keeping on top of things here, not really thinking about the steps. Today was spent out, OH had an overnight in hospital, all is well and we managed a little shopping. DDs are getting rid of excess energy in the pool right now.